Saturday, July 18, 2015

Welcome!

Hello all incoming Freshmen!

I am super excited to meet you all soon!  This is a fun, rigorous, and useful course to start off your high school career.  In it, we will learn all the digital and technology tools to help you be successful in your academic careers.  We will also working with geography, culture, and history throughout the year.
The first thing I would like you do is sign up for a Remind account.  Just follow the instructions below:
I look forward to meeting you all soon!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Friday, May 29, 2015

AP Euro Summer Homework

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we finished up our Africa & Latin America Practice Tests and then enjoyed some down time afterward.  Don't forget that we will be having our final practice test (Asia) on Monday and then Final Exams begin on Tuesday!

If you have registered for AP European History there is some summer homework so please check out the PDF below.  Be sure to read through the directions thoroughly!

APEH Summer Homework

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti


Friday, May 22, 2015

California's Drought

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we finished watching our documentaries and had discussions that ranged from the state of ISIS to California's drought.  I found some articles that you might be interested in regarding the future of California if the drought continues (as it probably will) without getting better.

California's Drought Future

Some Idea's from Australia

Have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Europe Trip - Courtesy of Mrs. Paulazzo & Mr. Barros

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I just wanted to share with you an excellent opportunity made available by Mrs. Paulazzo and Mr. Barros.  See the details below if you are interested!

Europe Tour Brochure

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Dear Students and Families,

International travel is one way to truly bring the classroom to life, offer students a better understanding of the world, enable them to build self-confidence and develop 21st Century skills.  Much of what students will experience will reinforce curriculum presented in the following courses: World Cultures, World History, Government, Economics, all English/Language Arts classes and World Language courses.  In addition, collegiate admissions boards look very highly on study abroad experiences. Student travelers display diversity and show that they aren’t afraid to seek out new challenges or put themselves in difficult situations.  This reflects a level of resiliency colleges are looking for in applicants.

“The Europe trip is an enriching experience that allows you to apply skills you learn in Leland internationally.  It is an incredible experience that I would recommend to any student.”
            ~ Q. Thorne, Class 2018
This program is an educational tour to Dublin, Edinburgh, and London in April 2016.  Several students who have traveled with us before have become repeat travelers. The invitation to participate is based on the student’s desire to travel and an informal teacher recommendation and is open to all Leland students.  There is limited space with only 35 spots available on a first-come basis.

We will be hosting an informational meeting on Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 PM in room G-3 (located in the portables by the front of the teacher lot along Camden avenue) to answer all of your questions. If you are interested in participating in this program the early registration deadline is June 10 and the final deadline to enroll is September 30, 2015.  You can lock in the lowest price and reserve your spot by registering online at the meeting with only $95 towards your tour so please plan to bring a form of payment with you when you attend. During the meeting we will also discuss fundraising opportunities activities we will be doing.

If you would like to look at more details about the tour, please see the attached document and visit our tour website at http://www.eftours.com/1693818CM

Remember that this is meeting for all nominees hoping to participate and space on the tour will be limited. Please Email an RSVP to SPaulazzo@sjusd.org, Subject: Travel 2106 by Wednesday, May 27.
Warmest Wishes,

Suzanne Paulazzo and Christopher Barros
Social Studies and World Languages

May 20

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we discussed the conflict in Israel & Palestine and then began watching a documentary.

Just a quick note.  For next week's practice Map Tests here is the schedule:

Wednesday - North America and Europe

Friday - Africa and Latin America

Monday (June 1) - Asia

Start studying!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Monday, May 18, 2015

May 18

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you should have worked on and completed your final Current Event.

Current Event #10 should be on any newsworthy event from around the world.

Current Event #10 Worksheet

Remember you need to make a copy and title it P(2 or 6)_first and last name_Current Event #10

Remember to review any comments I made on your previous Current Events to avoid making the same mistake twice! 

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Friday, May 15, 2015

May 15

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you had time to work on your Middle East Timelines.  Make sure you turn them in to Google Classroom by tonight at midnight!

We are nearing finals so make sure to stay on task and study hard ladies and gentlemen!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti